In the boxing ring, he learned what it means to pick yourself up again and again and draw new strength from setbacks. On 7 October, former world boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko will tell us about his life, the current situation in Ukraine and resilience in times of crisis. Vladimir is an old friend who visited […]
Monthly Archives: September 2025
The second classical games of the Grand Chess Tour Finals in São Paulo ended quickly, with both semifinals producing draws in under two hours. Levon Aronian and Fabiano Caruana exchanged pieces early after Caruana’s 2…g6, while Maxime Vachier-Lagrave failed to challenge Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a short Caro-Kann encounter. With all four players now on six […]
Hatsun Chess Academy is one of the fastest-growing chess academies in India. It’s supported by Hatsun Agro Products Ltd. and envisioned by GM Vishnu Prasanna, the former coach of World Champion D Gukesh. It’s known for its holistic approach that combines chess, fitness, and mental conditioning. The academy has already become home to many rising […]
The Grand Chess Tour Finals opened in São Paulo with the first classical games of the semifinals, both ending in draws after moments of tension. Fabiano Caruana introduced a rare line in the French Defence against Levon Aronian but failed to maintain his advantage. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu missed a winning continuation in time trouble, allowing […]
The Grand Chess Tour Finals return in 2025, taking place at the World Trade Center in São Paulo from 28 September to 3 October. The event features Maxime Vachier-LaGrave, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian facing off in a knockout tournament. | Follow the action live with expert commentary starting at 20.00 CEST (14.00 […]
Garry Kasparov is one of the most influential figures of recent decades – not only as a World Champion, but also as a ChessBase author. One of his classic video courses has been reissued. In addition, the new ChessBase Magazine is here, and there is brand new opening knowledge – so the August releases from […]
Gukesh..Gukesh..Gukesh..the crowd screamed, welcoming the youngest-ever world chess champion on the stage. A bit overwhelmed, but extremely calm and composed, the 19-year-old youngster took the stage in a foreign land where people waited to watch him. And as humble as he is, Gukesh shared his thoughts on the stage! As the audience cheered in applause, […]
The Chess Bundesliga kicks off this weekend with the new season. The venues are Deggendorf, Deizisau, Wolfhagen and Heimbach-Weis-Neuwied. Reigning champions, Düsseldorfer SK – without their top players following the withdrawal of their sponsor – together with their travel partner Solingen, face an initial test against Deggendorf and Bayern Munich. | Follow the action live […]
The technique of calculating variations is perhaps one of the most important techniques that defines a chess player’s playing strength. An entire generation of top players, including the current World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, have a reputation of being true calculating machines. David Navara brings the secrets of calculating variations from the perspective of an absolute […]
The Grand Chess Tour Finals return in 2025, taking place at the World Trade Center in São Paulo from 28 September to 3 October. For the first time since 2019, the season will conclude with knockout matches. The event will feature Maxime Vachier-LaGrave, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian. Marking the Tour’s tenth anniversary, […]